Bob Maloff — 1921-2011
Longtime South Lake Tahoe businessman Bob Maloff died June 2.
Mr. Maloff was 90.
Mr. Maloff was in the hotel business most of his career.
He was in business for more than 50 years with George Achilles Karadanis. The two men developed and operated the Lake Tahoe Inn and Timber Cove Lodge. Mr. Maloff in 2007 was going to sell Timber Cove Lodge to Randy Lane. However, the assessor’s office lists Karadanis Maloff Investments as the current owner.
In 1975, the business partners opened the Sundowner Hotel and Casino in Reno, which Mr. Karadanis operated.
The two bought the Mapes Hotel in Reno in 1988, but never opened it. They sold it to the city of Reno in 1996.
Mr. Maloff and Mr. Karadanis built shopping centers and apartment complexes in Reno and Sacramento.
Besides being a successful businessman who kept working until he died, Mr. Maloff was an avid bridge player. He and his friends played at Edgewood Tahoe.
Mr. Maloff is survived by his wife, Lisa of South Lake Tahoe.
Mr. Maloff in interred at Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe.
My condolences to Lisa and the rest of the family. Bob was a gentleman as well as an early supporter of the Lake Tahoe Marathon. I enjoyed my lunches with Bob. And he never would let me pay. God Bless him.
Bob Maloff was one of the first people we met when we moved to Tahoe in 1957. Bob was always a great friend and quiet supporter of many educational endeavors in town. He supported Lake Tahoe Community College programs and provided for many student scholarships. He will be greatly missed. My heart felt condolences to Lisa and surrounding family members. Bob loved Tahoe and will now be at peace here.
Bob was a successful man, well beyond his business endeavors. He was a very kind person who knew how to treat people. I always enjoyed talking with him and know that he always had Lake Tahoe and its people in his heart. It is fitting that his final resting place be at Tahoe, where he contributed so much.
Rest in peace, Bob!
Mr. Maloff had a great heart and im proud to say he was a long time family friend. he was a huge contributions to our community especially in the educational field. Its sad to see him go, but he lived a long fruitful life and im glad he is no longer suffering. he will truely be missed. R.I.P Mr. Maloff